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Duluth HRA applicant cites 24 years in banking, says he would recuse if conflict arises
Summary
A Duluth banker interviewed for a mayoral appointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority described underwriting experience on single- and multifamily projects, service on housing boards and a willingness to recuse if a conflict of interest materializes. The appointment will go to the mayor and later the council for a vote.
An applicant for a seat on the Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority told the City Council on Monday night that his 24‑year career in banking gives him experience underwriting housing projects and that he would recuse himself if a future conflict of interest arose.
The applicant, identified in the interview only as an applicant and described himself as the market president at Bell Bank, said he had “never done business with the HRA” in two decades in Duluth banking but acknowledged a theoretical possibility of a future conflict. “If there was a situation like that arose, obviously, I would abstain and recuse myself,” he said.
The interview was part of the council’s appointment process. Council President Randolph conducted the interview and council members asked questions…
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